证监会：加快打造一流投资银行和投资机构

Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) aims to accelerate the development of first-class investment banks and institutions, with plans to relax regulations for high-quality firms and implement differentiated supervision for small and foreign brokerages [1][4]. Group 1: Industry Growth and Achievements - Since the last member conference over four years ago, 107 securities companies have seen total assets grow to 14.5 trillion yuan and net assets to 3.3 trillion yuan, representing increases of over 60% and 40% respectively [1]. - The securities industry has facilitated the listing of nearly 1,200 technology innovation enterprises and supported domestic financing for various companies exceeding 51 trillion yuan [1]. Group 2: Strategic Goals for the Securities Industry - The CSRC emphasizes the need for the industry to enhance its functions, focusing on serving the real economy and participating in major reforms like the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and the Growth Enterprise Market [2]. - There is a call for the industry to take on social responsibilities, protect investor rights, and improve investment stability and value judgment [2]. Group 3: Professional Service Enhancement - The industry is urged to transition from merely gatekeeping IPOs to providing comprehensive support throughout the process, enhancing the professionalism and impact of IPO and M&A services [3]. - There is a focus on improving underwriting, pricing capabilities, and developing a core evaluation system centered on investor returns [3]. Group 4: Differentiated Development - Leading institutions are encouraged to enhance resource integration and utilize mergers and acquisitions to establish several internationally influential firms during the 14th Five-Year Plan [4]. - The CSRC plans to implement differentiated supervision to promote specialized development among small and foreign brokerages [4]. Group 5: Compliance and Risk Management - The industry must enforce strict governance and ownership management, prevent conflicts of interest, and enhance transaction management to protect investors [5]. - There is a strong emphasis on risk prevention in key areas such as margin trading and private asset management, with a focus on maintaining compliance and liquidity [5]. Group 6: Industry Culture Development - The industry is called to promote a financial culture with Chinese characteristics, integrating cultural development into corporate strategies and operations [5]. - There is a need for improved reputation management and proactive engagement with media to shape and maintain the industry's image [5]. Group 7: Governance and Collaboration - The new leadership of the China Securities Association, represented by industry members, raises expectations for governance and collaboration within the industry [6].